Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Special Care Nursery position requiring prior NICU or Level 2 SCN experience and an active NH or compact RN license.

Details

• Special Care Nursery integrated with an 18-bed LDRP labor and delivery unit
• Unit staffs 8-9 RNs per shift, with 2 trained specifically for the special care nursery
• SCN cares for neonates 32 weeks gestation and above, including grower feeders
• 6 SCN beds with an average census of 2-5 neonates
• RNs attend vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections in the OR
• Surfactant administration via LMA performed for appropriate candidates
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-730a, 3 shifts per week
• Floating to postpartum or pediatrics possible if comfortable, though not typical for travelers
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license (NH or Compact) required, must be in hand at time of consideration
• 3-4 years of nursing experience required
• At least 2 years of NICU or Level 2 Special Care Nursery experience required
• Postpartum experience preferred but not required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Comfortable assisting in deliveries and starting neonate IVs
• 3 professional references required once committed, with at least 2 from leadership

Additional Information

• Assist with deliveries and provide specialized nursing care to neonates in the SCN
• Weekly orientation provided
• Previous perm staff may return as travelers after a 12-month break in service
• Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius to qualify for the travel rate; local candidates are also accepted